Obama Hails Mubarak's Resignation- Hosni Mubarak made an unexpected decision to step down after thirty years of presidency. Obama responds by saying that Egypt is changing and Mubarak’s decision is only the beginning. Obama praised the Egyptians’ demonstrations in the past eighteen days. Egypt’s high military council is now ruling over the country. This council is led by Defense Minister Mohammed Hussein, who was made deputy prime minister only two weeks before the event. After Mubarak stepped down, the Egyptians celebrated with fireworks and dancing. In the celebration, Egyptians chanted “Egypt is free” in the square where their uprising began.
Investigation of Army Shooting Engineer- Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, Head of the Supreme Council for Armed Force (SCAF), gave orders to investigate Ramy Fakhry’s death. He was an electrical engineer, on a Saturday morning, was shot at an army checkpoint. His family and friends mourn his death. 27-year-old Fakhry was driving to Damietta after going to a wedding in Cairo. Fakhry’s employers started questioning where he was when he didn’t arrive at work that morning. They found out that his body had been taken to Salaheyya General Hospital, and that he was already dead when he had arrived. Fakhry’s friends strongly believe that he would not have ignored an order from the army, and the question that arises is: Why was Ramy Fakhry killed?
Ancient Treasures Looted, Destroyed in Egypt's Chaos-
Zahi Hawass, Secretary of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities, informs that many museums have been looted by thieves taking advantage of the political turmoil. The thieves stol jewelry, precious objects, and destroyed several artifacts. This act has angered many archeologists, especially Zahi Hawass. In Zahi Hawass’ report, he states that around a thousand people jumped over the wall on one side of the museum on a day when it was not well guarded. Luckily, they entered the gift shop and mistook it for the museum, stealing jewelry. However, ten of the thieves entered the museum and broke in while Zahi Hawass was at home. He was not allowed to go outside of his house due to a new curfew, and had to wait until the morning to see the museum. He is happy to report that all of the artifacts that were damaged are able to be restored.
Bin Laden Praised Arab Revolts, Predicted more 'winds of change' in Audio-
Osama bin Laden called the demonstrations that made Mubarak step down a “revolution of destiny.” The recording was released by al-Qaeda after bin Laden was killed. Al-Qaeda was quoted saying that the recording was created a week before May 2. Bin Laden praised the demonstrations and said that he hoped that the “winds of change will blow across the Muslim world.” Even though bin Laden’s tapes have been used by al-Qaeda for recruiting, his death is unlikely to slow al-Qaeda down. Analyst Carl Ungerer of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute believes that the violence will most likely turn to smaller but more numerous terrorist plots in the future.
Young Egyptians Rally to Protect Egypt's Ancient Heritage- Egypt's youth demanded long-term changes and immediate actions. The youth demanded more freedom, more empolyment oppertunities, and more democracy. After conflicts with police, the demonstraters welcomed the army. Bands of thieves sprung up and looted various buldings. The youth organized themselves into groups that guarded public buildings of value (like museums) and neighborhoods. The demonstraters worked with the army. Egypt's youth saved the Library of Alexandria and protected it from thieves.
Obama Hails Mubarak's Resignation-
Hosni Mubarak made an unexpected decision to step down after thirty years of presidency. Obama responds by saying that Egypt is changing and Mubarak’s decision is only the beginning. Obama praised the Egyptians’ demonstrations in the past eighteen days.
Egypt’s high military council is now ruling over the country. This council is led by Defense Minister Mohammed Hussein, who was made deputy prime minister only two weeks before the event. After Mubarak stepped down, the Egyptians celebrated with fireworks and dancing. In the celebration, Egyptians chanted “Egypt is free” in the square where their uprising began.
Investigation of Army Shooting Engineer-
Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, Head of the Supreme Council for Armed Force (SCAF), gave orders to investigate Ramy Fakhry’s death. He was an electrical engineer, on a Saturday morning, was shot at an army checkpoint. His family and friends mourn his death.
27-year-old Fakhry was driving to Damietta after going to a wedding in Cairo. Fakhry’s employers started questioning where he was when he didn’t arrive at work that morning. They found out that his body had been taken to Salaheyya General Hospital, and that he was already dead when he had arrived. Fakhry’s friends strongly believe that he would not have ignored an order from the army, and the question that arises is: Why was Ramy Fakhry killed?
Ancient Treasures Looted, Destroyed in Egypt's Chaos-
Zahi Hawass, Secretary of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities, informs that many museums have been looted by thieves taking advantage of the political turmoil. The thieves stol jewelry, precious objects, and destroyed several artifacts. This act has angered many archeologists, especially Zahi Hawass.
In Zahi Hawass’ report, he states that around a thousand people jumped over the wall on one side of the museum on a day when it was not well guarded. Luckily, they entered the gift shop and mistook it for the museum, stealing jewelry. However, ten of the thieves entered the museum and broke in while Zahi Hawass was at home. He was not allowed to go outside of his house due to a new curfew, and had to wait until the morning to see the museum. He is happy to report that all of the artifacts that were damaged are able to be restored.
Bin Laden Praised Arab Revolts, Predicted more 'winds of change' in Audio-
Osama bin Laden called the demonstrations that made Mubarak step down a “revolution of destiny.” The recording was released by al-Qaeda after bin Laden was killed. Al-Qaeda was quoted saying that the recording was created a week before May 2.
Bin Laden praised the demonstrations and said that he hoped that the “winds of change will blow across the Muslim world.” Even though bin Laden’s tapes have been used by al-Qaeda for recruiting, his death is unlikely to slow al-Qaeda down. Analyst Carl Ungerer of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute believes that the violence will most likely turn to smaller but more numerous terrorist plots in the future.
Young Egyptians Rally to Protect Egypt's Ancient Heritage-
Egypt's youth demanded long-term changes and immediate actions. The youth demanded more freedom, more empolyment oppertunities, and more democracy. After conflicts with police, the demonstraters welcomed the army.
Bands of thieves sprung up and looted various buldings. The youth organized themselves into groups that guarded public buildings of value (like museums) and neighborhoods. The demonstraters worked with the army. Egypt's youth saved the Library of Alexandria and protected it from thieves.